Obits

Obituary: Germaine Lucina Malburg, 101, of Hart

July 6, 2026

Germaine Lucina Malburg (née Alvesteffer), known and loved by everyone as “Mom”, “Gerry”, “Aunt Gerry,” “Grandma”, ”Gram”,“ Great Grandma”, “Grandma Cookie” and “Great Grandma Muffin Lady”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 101. Gerry was born March 25, 1925, to Joseph and Florence Alvesteffer, one of 14 children. She was preceded…

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Obituary: Donna Jean (Fisk) Hansen, 88, of New Era

July 3, 2026

Donna Jean (Fisk) Hansen, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Claybanks Township, Oceana County. On Jan. 14, 1956, Donna married the love of her life, Jim Hansen. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and creating lasting memories with those they loved. Their marriage…

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Obituary: Byron Richard Purdy Sr., 82, of Mears

June 30, 2026

Byron Richard Purdy Sr., 82, of Mears, died unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2026, due to an accident. He was born April 14, 1944, in Hart. Byron retired as a union lineman, working many years on transmission lines. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf and baseball, hunting and riding his moped. He also looked forward to hanging with the…

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Obituary: Mercile Louise Olson, 80, of Mears

June 26, 2026

Mercile Louise “Weasie” Olson, 80, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1946, to Doris Louise Brandel and George Carl Brandel in Hart. There are not enough words to describe the vibrancy of her personality with any accuracy. Exuberant, outgoing, loyal, to know her was to love her and to hear her coming…

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Obituary: Deborah Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia

June 16, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia, passed away after a very short stay at the Poppin Hospice House on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with family and friends at her side. Debbie’s greatest successes in life were measured by relationships. She was always available with a listening ear and instilled in her children that you can achieve anything despite hardships.…

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